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Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a sign reading "BEACH HOUSE".
A balcony with a white railing, a door with a glass panel, and a view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a front porch, a covered staircase, and a garage.
A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a floral bedspread, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Emerald Isle Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, 3rd Street Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near the beach. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Flatwaters Paddling, or check out an event or a game at Big Rock Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Map
Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 3rd Street Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 14 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 42 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spot - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costal Haze - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Village Market - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families on 8 Jan 2027 start from AU$5,634, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families located?

This family-friendly Emerald Isle holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and 3rd Street Park. Flatwaters Paddling and Beach Wheels Bike Rental are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house plenty of room for everyone! Only complaint by some were no control over A/C. Great time by everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Family Vacation

Very spacious and clean. Lots of seating which was great for a large group. Rooms were large to accommodate little children’s sleeping arrangements. Owners were prompt in communication with several issue we had. Beach was perfect distance away, even easy for the little kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We loved our stay in George and Maria’s home. Great location in a quieter section of EI with beautiful views of both ocean and sound and easy, one block walk to beach. The elevator was especially helpful during check-in/check-out and with an elderly family member. The three decks were great for reading, conversation, or watching the sunrise/sunset!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place on Emerald Isle

We had a big crew - 14 total. Great property for a group. Bedroom layout upstairs is a little odd (designed for those with younger kids) but we made it work. Only one black from beach. Easy walk. Had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful Beach Stay

My family and I had a fantastic time staying in this house. There was room for everyone to relax, reconnect, and have fun. Having easy access to both the beach and the sound was a plus. The kids enjoyed fishing in the sound, and everyone loved spending time at the beach. The beach available beach cart made it easy to bring all the necessary kid and baby beach stuff. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

Our family took a quick getaway trip before our grandchildren had to begin summer internships. We had a great time! Unfortunately, we had rain two days which curtailed some of our plans, but we tried to make the most of our time together! A lovely cottage in a great location near both the Bogue Sound and the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach trip 2024

We had a great time being with family in Emerald Isle. We loved the location of the house. So close to the beach and the sound. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets over the sound. We also loved fishing on the dock right behind the house. Thanks so much for the use of your lovely home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Vacation

Our family enjoyed a wonderful family vacation at this beautiful and very spacious home. Everyone had enough room to spread out for privacy. The common areas allowed us to come together for meals in the kitchen and at the dining room table. The spacious living room was another positive. The home has beautiful views of both the sound and the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and fun!

The space is more than enough for a large group. The elevator made getting all the luggage to our rooms and kitchen a breeze. The game room was a huge hit for the kids and adults. It is a very short walk to the beach and short drive to shops,dinning and the grocery store. Wr would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This spot was an amazing place for the price and location and time. There was plenty of room for all 14 of us. Beds and couches were all comfortable. There was plenty of seating both inside and out. I will say I feel like the photos do not do it justice to how much space there is. We were about 1.5 blocks from the beach which was so nice to be able to walk with all the kids and we were about a 10-15 min drive from most restaurants, grocery stores, kids activities and shops like the Ben & Jerry’s. The beach in Emerald Isle quickly became one of our favorite beaches on the east coast. Absolutely recommend this to a big family looking for a comfortable stay at a warm and calm beach without the usual craziness of a Jersey shore beach or ocean city. Maria and George were great host. Super accommodating and communicative!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location right between the sound and ocean.

Beautiful, spacious home! We enjoyed the view of ocean and sound and the close proximity to both. The elevator made it easy to load heavy items. The teens in the group enjoyed the playroom and having a bunk room right off it with a couch and tv. We were all able to spread out comfortably. The sunsets on the sound side dock were spectacular! Thanks for sharing your home with us for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of the Beach

This property is exactly as described and then some! With more than enough room for our group and the ability to access BOTH the sound and the beach by foot with ease, we were able to completely relax and enjoy our family vacation 100%. Our teens were happy with hundreds of fish caught & never got bored in the house either. The lower level provided so much to keep everyone entertained at night and in between beach visits. It’s clear the owners went above and beyond to provide a home anyone would want to enjoy again and again! Owners were very easy to work with and available for any questions. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Loved having an elevator and porches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maria was very accommodating towards our needs when there were issues!The house was easy enough for my toddler to walk to the beach and watching the sunset a few houses down on the sound was lovely! Or you can catch the sunset on the balcony. The house was stocked with cards and games as well as extra blankets and pillows for a cozy stay! There were sand toys, some beach chairs, and a beach cart. Thanks again for a great family beach week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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